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ASPC stock spiked nearly 79% and hit $55 in whipsaw trade — here’s what traders watch next

ASPC stock spiked nearly 79% and hit $55 in whipsaw trade — here’s what traders watch next

A SPAC III Acquisition Corp shares jumped 79% to close at $24.01 after volatile trading on Nasdaq, with the price swinging from $13.45 to $55.37 and at least two volatility halts. The float shrank sharply after 5.7 million shares were redeemed this fall, leaving about 2.3 million outstanding. The company recently signed a merger deal with Bioserica International Limited. Trading volume reached about 7.4 million shares.
29 December 2025
NIO stock heads into Monday with CATL battery-supply report, China demand warning in focus

NIO stock heads into Monday with CATL battery-supply report, China demand warning in focus

NIO shares closed up 4% at $5.10 Friday after reports the company is increasing reliance on CATL for batteries and halting supply from BYD’s FinDreams for its Onvo L60 SUV. China’s passenger car association chief warned battery demand could fall sharply in early 2026 as tax incentives end. U.S.-listed China EV peers also gained.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 29.12.2025

Nifty50 slipped below 25,950 and Sensex fell over 100 points as Indian markets opened lower on December 29. GIFT Nifty indicated a flat to mildly negative start, with selling pressure at highs and key resistance near 26,050. Foreign investors sold Rs 2,759 crore, while domestic institutions bought Rs 2,643 crore. No major domestic triggers; global cues remain mixed.
29 December 2025
PMO sets 2030 deadline for Coal India’s subsidiary IPOs

PMO sets 2030 deadline for Coal India’s subsidiary IPOs

India’s Prime Minister’s Office has ordered the coal ministry to map and list all Coal India subsidiaries by 2030, sources told PTI. Bharat Coking Coal and Central Mine Planning & Design Institute are expected to list by March 2026, with IPO filings submitted to SEBI. Roadshows for Bharat Coking Coal have concluded. Coal India’s board has also approved listing processes for Mahanadi and South Eastern Coalfields.
29 December 2025
Bristol Myers stock drifts near $55 as year-end trading thins and Fed minutes loom

Bristol Myers stock drifts near $55 as year-end trading thins and Fed minutes loom

Bristol Myers Squibb shares closed down 0.1% at $54.64 Friday, trading in a narrow range as year-end positioning and Fed rate signals dominated market focus. The company’s next investor event is its fourth-quarter results call on Feb. 5. Thin holiday trading volume heightened volatility across sectors. The S&P 500 hovered near 7,000, with investors watching for signs of momentum shifts.
29 December 2025
Uber stock hovers near $81 into New Year’s week — here’s what traders are watching

Uber stock hovers near $81 into New Year’s week — here’s what traders are watching

Uber shares closed up 0.1% at $81.26 on Friday, remaining well below the year’s high of $101.99. Investors are watching legal risks tied to Uber One and new autonomous-vehicle partnerships, including a planned UK robotaxi trial with Baidu. The stock trades in a holiday-shortened week with thin volume and upcoming U.S. economic data. Uber’s next earnings report is expected in early February.
29 December 2025
CrowdStrike stock ends higher as Wedbush backs AI tailwind; Zacks cuts rating to hold

CrowdStrike stock ends higher as Wedbush backs AI tailwind; Zacks cuts rating to hold

CrowdStrike shares closed Friday up 0.8% at $481.19 in light post-holiday trading. Wedbush reiterated an “Outperform” rating and $600 price target, citing AI momentum, while Zacks Research lowered its rating to “hold.” Investors await pending home sales data Monday and Federal Reserve minutes Tuesday. Trading volumes remain thin as year-end approaches.
PNB fraud alert, Coforge’s $2.35 billion Encora deal and MCX split: India stocks to watch Monday

PNB fraud alert, Coforge’s $2.35 billion Encora deal and MCX split: India stocks to watch Monday

Punjab National Bank reported a 24.34 billion rupee loan fraud involving former promoters of two SREI Group firms. Coforge announced a $2.35 billion deal to acquire AI firm Encora, with combined annual revenue projected at $2.5 billion. A-1 Ltd will trade ex-bonus Dec. 31, issuing three bonus shares per share held, and shifted its stock split record date to Jan. 8, 2026.
29 December 2025
Coforge’s $2.35 billion Encora deal tops India’s stocks-to-watch list for Dec. 29

Coforge’s $2.35 billion Encora deal tops India’s stocks-to-watch list for Dec. 29

Coforge agreed to acquire U.S.-based Encora for $2.35 billion and will raise up to $550 million via a share sale to fund the deal. Punjab National Bank reported a 24.34 billion-rupee fraud to regulators. Timex Group India’s promoter plans to sell up to 8.93% on Dec. 29–30. GIFT Nifty futures rose 40 points to 26,100 ahead of Monday’s open.
Mastercard stock holds near $580 as Fed minutes loom and year-end trading thins

Mastercard stock holds near $580 as Fed minutes loom and year-end trading thins

Mastercard shares closed Friday up 0.03% at $579.60, trading in a narrow range as U.S. markets saw light post-holiday volume. The S&P 500 ended just below record highs, with the Dow down 0.04% and Nasdaq off 0.09%. Investors await Tuesday’s Federal Reserve minutes for signals on 2026 rate moves. Mastercard’s next earnings report is expected around January 29.

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  • Invesco QQQ Trust Signals Highlight Volatility and Strong Overweight Bias
    April 29, 2026, 6:27 PM EDT. Invesco QQQ Trust (NYSE: QQQ) exhibits strong sentiment across near-, mid-, and long-term horizons, supporting an overweight bias. AI-driven trading strategies indicate a mid-channel oscillation with a compelling 17.2:1 risk-reward ratio, targeting a 5.0% downside against minimal risk of 0.3%. Key trading levels include entry zones around $636.71 and $670.12, with stop losses tightly set near these points to manage downside exposure. Signal analysis reveals firm support levels at $636.71 to $660.69 and resistance between $665.90 and $673.19, reflecting market volatility. These sophisticated AI strategies tailor to diverse risk profiles, emphasizing risk management and optimized position sizing amid fluctuating QQQ prices.

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Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

30 April 2026
Markel Group posted a $212.3 million net loss for the first quarter, driven by a $728 million investment loss, sending shares down 7.9% to $1,759.21. Operating revenue held steady at $3.55 billion, while adjusted operating income rose 4% to $498 million. Markel Insurance’s adjusted operating income jumped 31% to $369 million. Gross premium volume in underwriting fell 21% after exiting Global Reinsurance.
QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

30 April 2026
The Invesco QQQ Trust closed up $3.99 at $661.57 Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. Volume topped 30 million shares. Microsoft and Alphabet reported strong cloud and AI-driven revenue growth after the bell. The broader Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.04%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.04%.
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